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Cha05Twn07
03-21-2010, 12:39 PM
Does anyone know where to find a reflective hood insulation pad like this one...? They look nice, but I am also wondering if anyone's had any experience with these.

I have seen this and some other goodies on this website www.grandwagoneers.com (http://www.grandwagoneers.com), but I cant seem to find this particular product

http://www.grandwagoneer.com/DSC00746.JPG
Badawg
03-21-2010, 02:46 PM
I think they sell that at Keyston Brothers... Google them, they may have a warehouse in your city. They also have the best fabric glue in the world, HH66.
serehill
03-21-2010, 03:01 PM
It says they are wholesale only I'd like to have some of this!!!
djongeward
03-21-2010, 03:16 PM
I picked up mine and a can of 3-M spray adhevise at the local Pep Boys. I just cut it to fit. Works great and a lot cleaner than my old stuff.
serehill
03-21-2010, 03:19 PM
I'll check that out tomorrow
serehill
03-21-2010, 04:18 PM
I called PB & They stock this 24.95 a role. Thanks Man to all On this thread I Am going to use this stuff.
djongeward
03-21-2010, 06:27 PM
Good! Wierd thing, that hood in the pic looks exactly like mine. Doppelganger? :D
Austin 4x4
03-21-2010, 06:41 PM
ok stupid question? why would one want hood insolation?
Cha05Twn07
03-21-2010, 07:06 PM
Thanks for the information, everyone - I'll check these out.

The main reason for me looking at this reflective hood insulation is mainly because it looks very nice, and I guess it would help keep the engine area cleaner as well (no loose insulation fibers). Also, I read that by eliminating or reflecting heat away from the hood, it would save the piant on the other side.

If anyone's used this, I'd be interested in hearing your feedback.

All the best!
Frank
03-21-2010, 07:12 PM
ok stupid question? why would one want hood insolation?

Just ask my blue Sluggo II. The heat from the engine compartment fries the hood finish from the inside out, ruining the paint and clearcoat (though I've heard stories of the clearcoat being junk to begin with). Also, a warm engine compartment is better for general operation of the engine; I got that from an article I read years ago. Also, it's quieter.
serehill
03-21-2010, 08:35 PM
My motivation is sound & something capable of putting up with the conditions sound deadning material won't stay on there. Every new car built has it for good reason.:drivin:
Badawg
03-21-2010, 08:57 PM
Keystone brothers will sell to non-wholesale, I have done it many times. just tell them you will pay the tax.

Mine has the hood blanket too. I can only see it as a good thing.
JacobNL
05-25-2010, 04:09 PM
Hi,

I'm from The Netherlands and would like to see if I can order this product or anything similar from a local store. Could anyone tell me what the name of this product is, or how I can describe its application if I cannot find the exact product?

Thanks in advance!
kevinp661
05-25-2010, 05:16 PM
It's Double Reflective Foil Insulation. Trade name of Reflectix is something very similar. It has lots of uses around a home and you should find it near the standard roll insulation in a home improvement store. It's often in an 8 meter roll, about 1 meter wide.
serehill
05-25-2010, 07:03 PM
Pep Boys Has it 29.95
cavicatz24
05-25-2010, 07:59 PM
Just ask my blue Sluggo II. The heat from the engine compartment fries the hood finish from the inside out, ruining the paint and clearcoat (though I've heard stories of the clearcoat being junk to begin with). Also, a warm engine compartment is better for general operation of the engine; I got that from an article I read years ago. Also, it's quieter.
I can verify this. If you click on the link in my sig the two or three damaged spots on my hood should be plainly visible... and Bessie has no insulation under the hood.
medinajim2000
05-25-2010, 08:37 PM
You can get it at Home Depot or Lowe's, too.
medinajim2000
05-25-2010, 08:38 PM
Or, you can go to BJ's and get the hood insulation kit.

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=424&cid=8
JacobNL
05-26-2010, 02:12 AM
It's Double Reflective Foil Insulation. Trade name of Reflectix is something very similar. It has lots of uses around a home and you should find it near the standard roll insulation in a home improvement store. It's often in an 8 meter roll, about 1 meter wide.

Thanks, Kevin! I'll go ahead and try to find it or something similar.
men in black
05-26-2010, 05:21 AM
That does look alot better than the original insulation under the hood